Csuklós

Csuklós is a Hungarian adjective meaning jointed or hinged, used to describe objects or structures that have one or more joints enabling bending or articulation. The term is widely applied in engineering, transportation, robotics, and biology to indicate devices or limbs that are not rigid but can move at connected points. Common examples include csuklós busz, an articulated bus consisting of two sections connected by a hinge, and csuklós robotkar or csuklós kar, referring to a multi-jointed robotic arm.

Etymology and usage notes: csuklós is formed from the noun csukló, meaning elbow, with the suffix -s to create an adjective. The underlying idea is the presence of hinge-like movement similar to an elbow. In medical or anatomical contexts, csuklós describes joints or limbs that move in a bending, articulated fashion, while in technical contexts it describes machines or vehicles designed with articulated hinges.

Applications and examples: besides the well-known csuklós busz, the term appears in other domains, such as articulated robotic systems, telescoping or folding structures, and any mechanism that relies on hinges for motion. The adjective helps distinguish between rigid, fixed designs and those capable of bending or folding at joints.

See also: related terms include csukló (elbow), ízület (joint), and artikulált or articulated, which are used to discuss joints and jointed mechanisms in Hungarian.